The ladders of the Lesse Walk: 9 km GPX file | Ardenne Résidences

The Ladders of the Lesse Walk

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06 November 2026

Starting point

Gendron, 5561 Houyet

Duration

2h

Difficulty

Average

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The Ladders of the Lesse Walk

This 9km loop starting in Gendron follows the Lesse valley through a wooded area. The route begins with a gradual climb in the first few kilometers, before descending to a long, flatter section at the bottom of the valley. The hike concludes with a significant uphill climb back to Gendron.

Start and beginning of the route

The departure point is Gendron , a small village located on the banks of the Lesse.
The trail climbs rapidly through the woods before descending back down towards the river.

Points of interest

  • Gendron : Starting and finishing village, located in the Lesse valley.

  • The Lesse : River followed for a large part of the route.

  • The ladders of the Lesse : A characteristic section of the circuit, with equipment allowing passage through certain steep areas.

Return to the starting point

After following the Lesse river, the route gradually climbs back up through the woods to reach Gendron and complete the route.

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